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11 Jun 2014, 08:41

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Hey,

Please evaluate my profile for ISB:

Age: 23 yr

GMAT Score: 690 [Quant:50 , Verbal:33, I.R.:8 , AWA:5]

Educational Qualifications:

Graduation: Completed B.E in Computer Science from Mumbai University in 2012 with 78%.H.S.C: secured 92.17% from Science stream from Maharashtra Board in 2008. S.S.C: secured 88.33% from Maharashtra Board in 2006.

Work Experience: Working as a Quality Analyst in ThoughtWorks for 21 months now.

Extra Curricular:I spoke at Grace Hopper Conference (GHC), Bangalore in 2013 about Accessibility Testing and also in an ThoughtWorks internal testing conference VodQA about Security testing. I also have attended OWASP security conference in the same year.I have also participate in organizing different internal events for ThoughtWorks.

I love meeting different people, conversing with them. I love playing different outdoor sports like cricket, volleyball, basketball,etc. Also, I participated in different sports since school days.

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12 Jun 2014, 00:06

saileebh wrote:

Hey,

Please evaluate my profile for ISB:

Age: 23 yr

GMAT Score: 690 [Quant:50 , Verbal:33, I.R.:8 , AWA:5]

Educational Qualifications:

Graduation: Completed B.E in Computer Science from Mumbai University in 2012 with 78%.H.S.C: secured 92.17% from Science stream from Maharashtra Board in 2008. S.S.C: secured 88.33% from Maharashtra Board in 2006.

Work Experience: Working as a Quality Analyst in ThoughtWorks for 21 months now.

Extra Curricular:I spoke at Grace Hopper Conference (GHC), Bangalore in 2013 about Accessibility Testing and also in an ThoughtWorks internal testing conference VodQA about Security testing. I also have attended OWASP security conference in the same year.I have also participate in organizing different internal events for ThoughtWorks.

I love meeting different people, conversing with them. I love playing different outdoor sports like cricket, volleyball, basketball,etc. Also, I participated in different sports since school days.

As far as i heard, you can apply with your current WE as you will be having nearly 2 and half years of experience when the program starts.

But the stats says, normally the current students in ISB have around 5 years of work experience in average and GMAT score above 700. Not to discourage you, this is what stats says.

But it is recommended you get some leadership skills in current work and try. But you can always try now as well. One of my friends friend got into ISB with around 3 years of exp, but had a hard time getting a job in placements as his class average age and work experience was more than his experience.

but that doesn't mean, he dint get the job. He got it, but had a little hard time for the same.

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12 Jun 2014, 13:12

saileebh wrote:

Hey,

Please evaluate my profile for ISB:

Age: 23 yr

GMAT Score: 690 [Quant:50 , Verbal:33, I.R.:8 , AWA:5]

Educational Qualifications:

Graduation: Completed B.E in Computer Science from Mumbai University in 2012 with 78%.H.S.C: secured 92.17% from Science stream from Maharashtra Board in 2008. S.S.C: secured 88.33% from Maharashtra Board in 2006.

Work Experience: Working as a Quality Analyst in ThoughtWorks for 21 months now.

Extra Curricular:I spoke at Grace Hopper Conference (GHC), Bangalore in 2013 about Accessibility Testing and also in an ThoughtWorks internal testing conference VodQA about Security testing. I also have attended OWASP security conference in the same year.I have also participate in organizing different internal events for ThoughtWorks.

I love meeting different people, conversing with them. I love playing different outdoor sports like cricket, volleyball, basketball,etc. Also, I participated in different sports since school days.

Hi,

With a typical QA profile and average extra currics, 690 on GMAT and 21 months of experience ( 29 months by march 2015) is less. So, we recommend that you wait for some time before you can add a team lead experience to your profile and improve your gmat score to a 720 or so. You will also need to work on adding few extra currics which can complement skillset gained at work.

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03 Jul 2015, 03:39

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Hi All,

I am a master degree holder in Biotechnology from a UK University, followed by co-founding a start up company in hyderabad, in 2010. Since then, I have served my company in the capacity of Head/Director - Operations. The company is a CRO (Clinical Research Organisation), which basically provides various services for Pharmaceutical & Biotech Companies. Now I decided to pursue my long term goal of doing an MBA in ISB. I am currently ready to take my GMAT very shortly. But I am not sure if my entrepreneur profile suits the program and if yes, what is the GMAT score I must target? My academics are :SSC - 86%+2 - 86%B.Tech - 70% In total, I have around 5 years of experience in Operational and Business Development acitvities at my company. Any evaluation would be very much appreciated.

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Your overall profile is pretty good. The fact that you have a Master's degree will help further. The entrepreneurship plank, in your case, will only add to your profile and strengthen it further.

While applicants with GMAT scores of less than 700 do also make it to ISB every year, we would suggest 700 as a good target to aim for. Of course, the higher the better, so if you can cross that, your chances strengthen further.
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Your overall profile is pretty good. The fact that you have a Master's degree will help further. The entrepreneurship plank, in your case, will only add to your profile and strengthen it further.

While applicants with GMAT scores of less than 700 do also make it to ISB every year, we would suggest 700 as a good target to aim for. Of course, the higher the better, so if you can cross that, your chances strengthen further.

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06 Jul 2015, 02:21

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biorevanth wrote:

Hi All,

I am a master degree holder in Biotechnology from a UK University, followed by co-founding a start up company in hyderabad, in 2010. Since then, I have served my company in the capacity of Head/Director - Operations. The company is a CRO (Clinical Research Organisation), which basically provides various services for Pharmaceutical & Biotech Companies. Now I decided to pursue my long term goal of doing an MBA in ISB. I am currently ready to take my GMAT very shortly. But I am not sure if my entrepreneur profile suits the program and if yes, what is the GMAT score I must target? My academics are :SSC - 86%+2 - 86%B.Tech - 70% In total, I have around 5 years of experience in Operational and Business Development acitvities at my company. Any evaluation would be very much appreciated.

Hi there,

Your experiences at the UK university and the start up are going to be valuable at ISB. My understanding of the CRO space in India is that the sector has been through a bumpy ride since the past ten years. That you have sustained for five plus years is impressive and I am sure this will give you many good stories to tell in the application.

When you finally apply, just keep in mind to explain why you need an MBA and why from ISB? Also, doing an MBA itself is not a career goal (definitely not long term). Its only a means to take you on a path of larger greatness, which could be growing your company by X times in the next Y years.

I am 28 years female. Working in IT (TCS) in area of Quality Assurance. Have 7 years working experience with 6 months of Onsite experience.Have worked for various clients in various domain such as Retail, Banking.

Hobbies: Baking, Cooking, Painting, Reading, veena player

What are the chances of getting through ISB for Round 1 this year? or should I retake and improve my score and apply for Round 2?Please advise.

I am 28 years female. Working in IT (TCS) in area of Quality Assurance. Have 7 years working experience with 6 months of Onsite experience.Have worked for various clients in various domain such as Retail, Banking.

Hobbies: Baking, Cooking, Painting, Reading, veena player

What are the chances of getting through ISB for Round 1 this year? or should I retake and improve my score and apply for Round 2?Please advise.

Thanks,Priya

Hi Priya,

Our reply may be late.

While your work ex looks fine GMAT score of 660 for an IT profile is way below average. So, we recommend that retake GMAT and get a 700+.

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Working as a Deputy Engineer in Public Sector Unit in R&D division for 4 years

Academics:X -88%XII - 92.3%Engineering -84.3%

Extra Circular:

Participated in College Fests

Organized events in college fests

Achievements :

University 6th rank holder during my Under Graduate College

Received R&D award for one of my project last year

1.what should be my GMAT score to get into ISB,Any way to improve my extra circular activities

2.Is certificates are required to show the proof of particiapation,because I dont possess certificates for the events i organised in my college level

Thanks

You should target a 710+ on GMAT. Public sector experience will help you. R&D experience makes the profile sound technical and you will have to ensure that your goals are thought through and some achievements highlight business acumen, teamwork and leadership.

Dont worry about certificates for competitions. If you can talk through the activities then no paper is needed.

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17 Nov 2015, 04:40

Hi ,Please review my profile for ISB

4 Years of IT Experience .Worked with many clients of different geography (INDIA,US,AUSTRALIA). 14 months of work experience in Australia .B-Tech in Electronics and Communication with 67-68% UPTU10th,12th - 79-80% CBSEExpecting GMAT- 680+

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17 Nov 2015, 04:43

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baaniNitin wrote:

Hi ,Please review my profile for ISB

4 Years of IT Experience .Worked with many clients of different geography (INDIA,US,AUSTRALIA). 14 months of work experience in Australia .B-Tech in Electronics and Communication with 67-68% UPTU10th,12th - 79-80% CBSEExpecting GMAT- 680+

RegardsNitin

This is just based on the details posted here.

Your profile parameters look fine overall. The 14 month Australia experience definitely helps. On the GMAT front, try to push the score above 700 to have a stronger chance, though a 680 will give you a shot too.
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19 Nov 2015, 11:44

baaniNitin wrote:

Hi ,Please review my profile for ISB

4 Years of IT Experience .Worked with many clients of different geography (INDIA,US,AUSTRALIA). 14 months of work experience in Australia .B-Tech in Electronics and Communication with 67-68% UPTU10th,12th - 79-80% CBSEExpecting GMAT- 680+

RegardsNitin

Hi Nitin,

While International experience will help, 680 on GMAT may weaken the overall candidature. So, we would recommend that you retake GMAT. You still have close to 2 months for R2 deadline.